mtl008 Chapter 260 The Master Accompanies Us
Chapter 260 The Master Accompanies Us
Amidst the clamor and noise around her, Yu Wan seemed to sense the intense gaze of the person beside her and suddenly turned around.
In the instant their eyes met and their gazes locked, something sprouted and grew rapidly in their hearts.
Yu Wan subconsciously held her breath, a strange feeling welling up in her heart.
Just then, a loud snort from a horse abruptly broke the delicate atmosphere.
An extremely ornate carriage slowly came to a stop in front of Yu's Hot Pot restaurant.
This carriage was crafted from the finest huanghuali wood, gleaming with a warm luster under the sunlight. It was also adorned with exquisite jewels, making it dazzling and precious. Such a luxurious and dazzling carriage was not something that ordinary noble families could afford.
All of this clearly indicates that the person sitting in the carriage must be an extremely distinguished person.
The fear and reluctance of ordinary people to offend dignitaries is ingrained in their bones. When the people who were originally queuing outside Yu's hot pot restaurant saw the carriage, they all subconsciously held their breath, their faces showing awe, and they retreated to the side in fear.
In an instant, the once bustling place became eerily quiet, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
In the quiet atmosphere, the curtain of the carriage was gently lifted by a slender hand, and a figure slowly stepped down from the carriage.
The man was dressed in a black brocade robe, with a four-clawed dragon soaring through the clouds embroidered in gold thread. The gold thread shimmered with a cold light, as if it were about to break through the wall.
The white jade crown on his head was lustrous, and the black ribbons hanging down on both sides fluttered in the wind, further highlighting his noble temperament.
Only princes of the royal family are qualified to wear clothes with a four-clawed dragon pattern.
Although the common people did not know which prince he was, they all knew that when they encountered a nobleman wearing such clothes, they should just kneel down and kowtow.
So everyone knelt down and paid their respects.
Yun Shang frowned slightly and subconsciously shielded Yu Wan behind him.
Yu Wan gently tugged at Yun Shang's sleeve and whispered, "Who is this?"
Yun Shang also spoke in a low voice, "Ninth Prince, Prince Yong."
Prince Yong?
Yu Wan's eyes flickered slightly.
In the original novel, Prince Yong is a complete "brother-protecting maniac". He follows Prince Qi around like a madman, regardless of whether Prince Qi is good to him or using him.
Could the fact that Prince Yong is here now also be related to Prince Qi?
Beside the carriage, Prince Yong's gaze swept over the crowd before heading straight for Yu Wan and Yun Shang.
His gaze lingered on Yu Wan for a moment before landing on Yun Shang, a cryptic smile playing on his lips. "Yun Shang, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites. Lord Yun, I have long admired your name."
His words carried a hint of sarcasm.
Yun Shang remained calm, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a steady yet somewhat aloof and indifferent voice: "This humble official greets Your Highness, Prince Yong."
Prince Yong slightly raised his hand, indicating that Yun Shang should dispense with the formalities, but his gaze fell on Yu Wan again, and he asked with great interest, "This must be Lord Yun's wife?"
Yu Wan curtsied and said politely, "Greetings, Your Highness Prince Yong. You flatter me."
The Prince of Yong's smile deepened, his gaze blatantly scrutinizing her.
This Yu Wan was quite unexpected for him.
I originally thought that the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family, who had been living away from home for many years, must be vulgar and ill-mannered.
The girl before him, though lacking the elegance and poise of women from aristocratic families, exuded a unique liveliness and grace.
She is very beautiful, but what catches the eye first is not her appearance, but her eyes.
Her eyes were bright, radiating a lively energy that was completely different from that of noble ladies from aristocratic families.
Prince Yong was reluctant to look away.
He had been with all sorts of women, but this was the first time he had ever seen one like her.
Yu Wan felt extremely uncomfortable under the naked gaze of Prince Yong.
For no apparent reason, she suddenly shivered and felt a chill run down her spine.
It was as if a venomous snake was lurking in the shadows, eyeing her.
Yun Shang realized the aggressiveness in Yong Wang's gaze almost instantly, his face darkened, and his eyes turned cold.
He took a step with his left foot, completely shielding Yu Wan behind him, his tone icy cold as if it could freeze: "I wonder what brings Your Highness here today?"
Prince Yong could see Yun Shang's wariness towards him, but he was not angry. Instead, he smiled.
There was a hint of mockery in that smile.
He said casually, "I heard that Yu's Hot Pot has reopened today, so I've come to join in the fun. I've heard that this hot pot is made by Lady Yun, the wife of Minister Yun. I'm very curious about what kind of extraordinary woman could make such a popular dish."
"Having met you today, I can see that Madam Yun is indeed different from the other girls."
Yun Shang's eyes darkened, and his tone was icy: "Your Highness flatters me. My wife is merely doing what she pleases, running a small shop. She is not worthy of Your Highness's approval."
Prince Yong, however, did not care about Yun Shang's attitude. His gaze once again swept past Yun Shang's side and looked at Yu Wan, saying in a very familiar manner, "Madam Yun, could you please introduce the restaurant's signature dishes to me?"
Yu Wan also noticed that Prince Yong was paying too much attention to her, and frowned.
She glanced around and muttered to herself, "What bad luck!"
On such an auspicious day as the opening, we can't let this unlucky Prince Yong ruin it.
She stepped slightly out from behind Yun Shang, gave a slight curtsy, and forced a perfunctory smile: "So Your Highness is here to patronize your business. Please come in."
Immediately, a waiter stepped forward to lead the way.
Prince Yong glanced at Yu Wan, then stepped inside.
Yu Wan breathed a sigh of relief and said to the surrounding people, "I apologize for the delay. Today, every customer who makes a purchase will receive a complimentary snack!"
Upon hearing this, the anxious people's displeasure dissipated.
He praised the owner for his generosity.
Yu Wan pulled Yun Shang into the shop, and when they reached a quieter spot, she frowned and asked, "What is this Prince Yong doing here?"
Yun Shang's expression was indifferent, with a hint of darkness lingering in his eyes.
He gently took Yu Wan's hand and whispered, "He's probably here for me."
Yu Wan frowned, then thought about it for a moment and quickly understood.
Prince Yong had previously murdered Prince Xiang and framed Prince Chen, but unexpectedly, Prince Chen turned the tables on him and confined him to his quarters for a month by Emperor Wenjing.
He had only recently been released from confinement, and now he was appearing at a hot pot restaurant. It's likely that he knew Yun Shang was Prince Chen's advisor and was taking his anger out on Yun Shang first.
Yu Wan rolled her eyes inwardly and muttered under her breath, "What a jinx."
Upon hearing this, Yun Shang's lips curled up slightly. He gently squeezed Yu Wan's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, even if Prince Yong wants to take his anger out on me, he'll have to have a legitimate reason. He won't act rashly."
Yu Wan bit her lip. "He deliberately came to Yu Ji's for hot pot today. Could it be that he's trying to frame you?"
Yun Shang pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "Probably not."
"His visit here is probably just a test."
“King Yong follows King Qi and acts in a similar manner. He won’t act rashly without absolute certainty. His visit today is more about observing our reaction and assessing our capabilities.”
As the two were talking, a waiter suddenly ran over, covered in sweat.
"Master, the distinguished guest in the private room at Yun No. 1 said, said..."
The waiter glanced at Yun Shang subconsciously, a hint of nervousness flashing in his eyes. He swallowed hard before cautiously saying:
"That distinguished guest said that eating alone was a bit boring, and asked the host to keep him company."